Teen With Knives Was Barricaded In His Room

Wakefield Police Chief Richard Smith released his department's December highlights:

On December 5th several officers were dispatched to a residence on Salem Street for a report of a teenage male that had barricaded himself in his room and was in possession of multiple knives. Officers were able to make a quick assessment of the situation after speaking with the mother and determined that an immediate action plan was necessary, as he had made threats to harm himself and other family members. Within a very short period of time officers established a verbal dialogue with the male party and were then able to make entry into the room. They were able to remove the knives and create a safe environment. He was transported safely to the hospital by ambulance for further evaluation.

On December 17th Officer Kyle Meehan was on patrol on North Avenue when his attention was drawn to a white sedan traveling north bound at a high rate of speed, later confirmed by radar to be 50 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. He was able to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the area of Winn Street. As he spoke with the female operator he was detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. After a series of field sobriety tests, the female party out of Billerica was taken into custody and charged with OUI Liquor and Speeding.

On December 18th Officer Shane Pelletier was monitoring traffic in the area of Farm Street and June Circle when he observed a black BMW traveling inbound without a rear tail light illuminated. He moved from his stationary position and was able to conduct a motor vehicle stop on Nahant Street. The male operator handed Officer Pelletier a California driver’s license and stated that he was on his way to Wakefield from Everett. A registry check showed that the operator had a suspended license in Massachusetts along with a default warrant out of Brighton District Court. He was taken into custody and a routine inventory of the vehicle was conducted prior to the tow company removal. During this time officers observed several high end jackets that were still on hangers, all varying shapes and sizes. None of the items were in bags and there were no receipts associated with the items. There were also multiple shoes in boxes, all varying in size along with several pairs of high end sunglasses. The subject gave varying accounts of how and where these items were purchased. Based on the amounts listed on the tags, approximately $4,000 worth of merchandise was found in various locations inside of the vehicle. After further investigation, he was charged with Operating after Suspension and Receiving Stolen Property.